English

Noun

fishwife ‎(plural fishwives)

1. A woman who sells or works with fish. (This is another name for a female fishmonger.)
2. (pejorative) A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.
3. (Geordie, pejorative) Term of abuse, usually directed at women, implying lack of personal hygiene.

Translations

Scots

Etymology

fish +‎ wife

Noun

fishwife ‎(plural fishwifes)

1. fishwife
2. (derogatory) woman of coarse behaviour, temperament and vocabulary